Behold the Mighty “Zoodle!” Yes, I am a “Zoodleholic”…it all began when my wife Alex didn’t want pasta one night – but we had a lot of Zucchini, so she bought this nifty “Zoodler” and away we went! It’s fast… Read More ›
Cookbooks
I Made The “Sunday Gravy” Recipe From The Sopranos – With A Stanley Tucci Twist!
Cooking With The Sopranos! I have had a few people ask if I’ve ever cooked “italian gravy”, and the answer is “yes yes yes”, with help from The Sopranos! “The Sopranos Family Cookbook” celebrates TV’s greatest crime family with a… Read More ›
Who Loves “Polpo alla Luciana”? Chef Mimi Shares A Delicious Recipe Here!
Chef Mimi Cooks A Traditional Italian Octopus Stew! I’m sharing a great new recipe from Chef Mimi, who posted on her blog the inspiration for the dish! Mimi posts that the recipe she found is from the blog Vincenzo’s Plate, but… Read More ›
Who Wants Pastrami On Rye! Painting The Town Green For St. Patrick’s Day!
Who’s Hungry For St. Patrick’s Day? Well, a ridiculous question because we all are! And with the unique food that is consumed today, it’s going to be a celebration – thanks to Pastrami! Here’s a bit of history of St…. Read More ›
Carol’s “A – Z” Of World Cuisine Has The Flavors Of India!
Carol’s Culinary Journey Around The World Bites Into India! My blogging friend Carol has another installment in her terrific look at food from “A – Z!” This time, she explores the incredible culinary history of India: Carol’s stories are filled… Read More ›
I Tackle A “Chicken With Creamy Mushroom Sauce” Recipe!
Look Delicious? I’m sure it was, but I didn’t make it! Last week I shared this terrific “Chicken With Morels” photo, and vowed to make it myself – but in the week since I have been unable to find Morels,… Read More ›
The Origin Of My “Dinner And A Movie” Series! Plus A “Seafood Newburg” Recipe With “Downton Abbey!”
The Origin Of My “Dinner And A Movie” Series… Over the weekend, probably due to the Oscars airing on TV, I got a number of questions about my “dinner and a movie” series: where I watch a classic film and… Read More ›
I Am Making Classic Rao’s Restaurant Meatballs And Marinara! Can I Duplicate Anna And Vincent Rao’s Sauce?
Meet The Rao’s! There is a restaurant in East Harlem that has been open since 1896 – run by multi-generations of the Rao family. Two years ago, I shared this story of trying to replicate their famous Meatball recipe –… Read More ›
Here’s A Recipe For Mediterranean Baked Stuffed Chicken Thighs!
Who Wants A Stuffed Baked Chicken Thigh? Well I did, after fining this cool recipe for a dish that adds some exotic mediterranean flavors to a chicken thigh! First and foremost, thanks to “The Mediterranean Dish” website for the recipe… Read More ›
A Delicious Chicken With Morels Recipe – Thanks To “Cook And Drink!”
The Site is called “Cook And Drink: The Art of Flavours!“ I came across these two Chefs when a blogging friend shared one of their recipes – and I’m hooked on their terrific mix of food and wine stories and… Read More ›
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